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El esquinazo

El esquinazo is a Milonga written by Ángel Villoldo and recorded by José Basso in 1983. The Milonga El esquinazo is written by Ángel Villoldo, José Basso has recorded El esquinazo with the singer .
“El Esquinazo,” or “The Corner Swipe,” captures the sudden shift of a chance encounter. In this tango’s embrace, every note and pause echoes the unexpected turns life can take, like rounding a corner and facing the unexpected. Its rhythm invites bodies to sway, urging hearts to dance with anticipation and the thrill of life’s surprises.

Milonga

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Singer

Carlos Pesce

Author

Ángel Villoldo

Composer

1983/1/1

Date

José Basso
José Basso

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El esquinazo recorded by other Orchestras

El esquinazo recorded by other Orchestras

1983/1/1 – A media luz – Jose Basso
1983/1/1 – Adios muchachos – Jose Basso
1983/1/1 – Adios pampa mia – Jose Basso
1983/1/1 – Brazo de oro – Jose Basso
1983/1/1 – Caminito – Jose Basso
El esquinazo – 1938/1/4 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
El esquinazo – 1983/1/1 – Jose Basso –
El esquinazo – 1966/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
El esquinazo – 1939/3/3 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Milonga El esquinazo

This is the translation of the Milonga “El esquinazo” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “El esquinazo” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga El esquinazo

Por la senda del dolor
cruzaron en bandadas los recuerdos del ayer
trayendo en pos
aquel querer
donde quemé
la dulce fe
de mi ilusión
hecha canción;
plegaria en flor
que ayer bordé
en el calor
del cuchitril de bohemia…
Ensueño azul
que me dejó
el sinsabor de mi anemia.
Se tronchó mi corazón
en la esperanza vana que asomara a mi balcón
y que fatal
me trajo el mal…

Recitado

Soplaron vientos de hastío en los valles de mi vida
y trajeron las cenizas de mi lírica ilusión,
hecha carne en las tinieblas de mi juventud perdida
donde murió mi bohemia con mi última canción.
Hoy, la escarcha de los años me blanquearon los cabellos
y estoy solo en la tragedia de mi triste soledad,
pero aún siento la nostalgia de sus negros ojos bellos
a pesar que no tuvieron para mí más que crueldad…

Juventud
que ya se fue
tras el vano sueño azul
de ayer…
Deshojada y mustia flor
de amor…
¡Ilusión
que mató el dolor!

English lyrics of the Milonga "El esquinazo"

Along the path of pain,
yesterday’s memories crossed in flocks,
bringing in their wake
that old affection
where I burned
the sweet faith
of my dreams
turned into song;
a blossoming prayer
I embroidered yesterday
in the warmth
of a bohemian hovel…
Blue dream
that left me
the bitter taste of my anemia.
My heart shattered
on the vain hope that appeared on my balcony
and fatally
brought me misery…

Spoken

Winds of weariness blew across the valleys of my life
and brought the ashes of my lyrical dream,
made flesh in the darkness of my lost youth
where my bohemia died with my last song.
Today, the frost of years has whitened my hair
and I am alone in the tragedy of my sad solitude,
but I still feel the longing for her beautiful dark eyes
even though they held nothing for me but cruelty…

Youth
that has gone
chasing the vain blue dream
of yesterday…
A withered and pale flower
of love…
An illusion
killed by pain!

El esquinazo by Carlos Pesce

El esquinazo is a Tango written by Carlos Pesce and composed by Ángel Villoldo.

Story behind the Tango El esquinazo

“El esquinazo” reflects a heartfelt narrative of loss and melancholy. Through its lyrics, it portrays the journey of a soul navigating through the “path of pain,” where memories of a past love bring both the shadow of happiness and the stark reality of despair. The poet’s experience is vividly etched in the lines where he speaks of burning his sweet faith on the altar of illusion, turning his dreams into a song—a prayer blooming in the heat of bohemian squalor. This tango plays out as a painful recollection of youthful dreams shattered by the harsh truths of life.

Symbolism of El esquinazo

Carlos Pesce uses powerful symbolism to deepen the emotional impact of “El esquinazo.” Phrases like “dreams becoming ash” and “frost of years whitening my hair” illustrate the passage of time and the fading of youthful vitality. The reference to “bohemian squalor” symbolizes a bygone era of art and passion, now replaced by loneliness and a longing for a love that was never fulfilled. The image of the final song dying with the poet’s bohemia emphasizes the demise of both his creative and emotional life, signifying a complete surrender to despair.

El esquinazo in historic Context

While the tango was recorded in 1983, the themes of nostalgia, loss, and the harsh realities of life are timeless. Argentina, known for its rich tango history, often reflects these sentiments in its music, showcasing the cultural depth and the emotional introspection of its people. “El esquinazo,” likely echoing the socio-economic and political challenges of the time, serves as a poetic commentary on the personal impacts of broader cultural struggles. It encapsulates the individual’s battle with disillusionment and the search for meaning amidst societal upheavals.

Carlos Pesce

Carlos Pesce, an evocative lyricist, is known for his contributions to the tango genre, infusing his works with deep emotion and relatable narratives.